My Favorite Crafty Things 2014: DIES + Discount Codes + Giveaways

Welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2014.

In this series, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2014. Each day will have a different topic with lots of videos, big giveaways (see below) and even store discounts:

  • Simon Says Stamps is offering my readers 15% off the products I feature (shown HERE) using the code “JFAVES? from 11/19/14 until 11:59pmEST on 12/5/14.
  • Ellen Hutson is offering my readers 10% off site-wide using the code “jensfav14” from 11/19/14 until 11:59pmEST on 12/7/14. (Includes in-stock items.)
  • My Favorite Things is offering my readers 10% off site-wide using the code “FAVORITE” from 11/19/14 until 11:59pmEST on 12/7/14. (Excludes products in the “brand new” category.)
  • Stay tuned! More discount codes will be announced as the series continues.

Today’s focus includes dies and die cutting essentials. There are two videos and the first is on favorite dies…

Warning: This video is pretty long. You can instead just check out the dies below.

[To watch on YouTube, click HERE.]

If you are interested in any products, click on one of the abbreviations under the product images… SSS for Simon Says Stamp, EH for Ellen Hutson, AZ for Amazon, or the manufacturer’s abbreviation.

BASIC SHAPE DIES

Dies are tools that can be used over and over for crafting. Therefore, let’s start with some must-have basic shapes:

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | MFT)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | MFT )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

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( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | LI )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | LI )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

WORD DIES

I am completely head-over-heels in love with word dies. I can’t get enough! Here are some favorites, but I recommend you check out other word dies from these companies, too.

CLICK A SHOP:
( SC )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | POP )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | PS)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | ME )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | LF)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SC )

 

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( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | WP9)

 

OTHER MUST-HAVE DIES

Here are some other must-have dies from this past year:

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | HA)

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | ME)

 

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AE)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | MB)

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

STAMP & DIE COMBOS

Many stamps have matching dies available now. And sometimes the combo of products has so much to offer that you can’t pass it up…

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | WF )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | WF )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | WF )

 

DIE CUTTING ESSENTIALS

This second video shares a few die cutting essentials that may be helpful to you.

[To watch on YouTube, click HERE.]

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AZ)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AZ)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AZ)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | AZ )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( AZ )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( AZ )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( MFT )

 

 

Are you creating a wish list for Christmas? This list of Favorite Crafty Things could also make a great gift guide. Feel free to pass along this link or print the page and circle what you hope to see under the tree.

See you soon for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2014. You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2013, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Time for more giveaways! Today’s prizes are big, thanks to many generous companies. I have giveaways for FIVE more lucky winners! You could win one of these prizes:

For your chance, just leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 12/7/14 telling me what your favorite die is. Good luck! (Winners will be posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes.)


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2,069 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2014: DIES + Discount Codes + Giveaways”

  1. Teri Terrific says:

    My favorite dies are Tattered Florals, Tattered Leaves, and Elegant Flourishes because they are steel rule and cut through heavy materials like butter; also, they can be used for any occasion or project. Thank you for posting your Favorite Crafty Things; these videos are very helpful to me.

  2. Diana D says:

    My favorite dies are the MFT Stitched Rounded Rectangles and the Lil Inker Designs Quilted Stitched Pattern. I’m obsessed with pretty much all stitched dies!

  3. Anna Chora says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE working with dies! It makes this total amature look like a professional with little effort!

  4. Keri D says:

    OMG I love dies in general! they are just so handyyy! .. again, I just started out and don’t have much supplies, but I really like dies that make making a card easy, like the blue print dies, which I don’t have any yet due to finances, but one day I will 🙂

  5. Sherry Bleach says:

    Yikes! I love all these products!
    Great for my Holiday wish list!!!!
    Thanks! 🙂

  6. Deepti says:

    I haven’t gotten my feet wet with dies yet. Waiting to splurge on a big shot machine.
    But the SSS sitched rectangle set seems so versatile, I would def get that one!

  7. Marcee Rodgers says:

    Right now my favorite dies are the new MFT Blueprints 20 and the Quilt Square.

  8. Graciellie says:

    The stitched dies are some great must haves! I like Avery Elle Dotted, the zipper panel and the goodie bag too… Well, can’t make my mind, see! Boy a Vagabond… That would be awesome to win!

  9. Amy s K. says:

    The Little B Handwritten Sentiments, so many words in one set! Amazing giveaways, too!

  10. I use the stitched circles from My Favorite Things a lot.

  11. patricia k says:

    I thing Little B handwritten sentiments look to be a must have.

  12. Diana Evensenrd says:

    I’ve fallen in love with the word dies, especially when they are used to make inlays for one layer cards.

  13. Pat Race says:

    MFT dies are so fabulous but the stitched ones are my favorites! They give a project such a finished look!

  14. Mary says:

    Love the video and all the tips!

  15. Kirsten says:

    My favourite die has to be some of the basics, like circles or rectangles. That being said I am loving the Mama Elephant tiny bow die – it’s so cute!

  16. Susan Torres says:

    My favorite dies have to be MFT blueprints.

  17. Brithzi says:

    My favorite dies come from Memory Box–mostly Christmas related. Now that I have seen the different stitched dies and word dies, I think I need to make an investment in this type of dies. Thank you so much for the videos, it is so nice to see the products up close.

  18. Maureen says:

    I like all dies, but my favorite(s) are the word dies. Love that you do videos of your favorite things, thank you.

  19. Stef says:

    My favorite die lately has been the Mama Elephant Tag-A-Lot

  20. maria f. says:

    That Lawn Fawn goodie bag is so cool!

  21. My husband just got me a die cut machine, Evolution Advanced and I am a fan of Waffle Flowers 🙂 Still building my collection and your post is great place to get ideas! Thanks for this!

  22. barbara lassiter says:

    Some of my favorite dies are labels dies from Spellbinders( rectangles and squares), an alphabet die from Hero Arts, a numbers die from Simon Says Stamp….actually, I could go on with many more. I love die-cutting and my trusty Cuttlebug is well-used and works well.

  23. Janice Berbin says:

    I love the avery elle finished frames die. I live overseas and am new to die cutting, so I found your video very helpful!

  24. Lane says:

    I have a large amount of dies, older ones from quickutz, and newer favorites from simon says stamps. I also like the MFT blueprints dies with basic shapes.

  25. Christina S. says:

    I love the Lawn Fawn Goodie Bag die! So cute and an easy gift card holder!

  26. Jo Ann U. says:

    Wow! What fabulous prizes – the companies have been very generous indeed! My favorite dies are the stitched shapes from MFT. I only have a few basics, but looking to expand on those. I put the Lawn Fawn gift card dies on the must-have list today!

  27. Melissa S. says:

    It’s so hard to pick because there are so many great dies! I absolutely love all the critter dies from Lawn Fawn. Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous prize!

  28. Alison says:

    How to pick just one die??? Probably one of the basics – like circles or stars.

  29. Heather Quinton says:

    So hard to pick but esp. Love the memory box dies.

  30. Mariclaudi Benitez says:

    My favorite is the Mama Elephant Femme Frames.

  31. Bev says:

    So many products, so little money! I am holding out for a die cutting/embossing machine. I would so love to invest in one now, but winning would be faster! Thanks for all the great ideas.

  32. Bev says:

    forgot to say, I would probably start with the basic frames sets. With zero at present, I would love to have any of them and love the ones with the extra pierced or stitched detail.

  33. Lillian Ostergaard says:

    So hard to choose just one…but one I go to again and again is the Mama Elephant Femme Frames, but I do love those word dies!

  34. Jennifer R. says:

    My favorite dies would have to be the words “hello” and “thanks”. Really great way to make those sentiments pop!

  35. Stephanie Lafitte says:

    I love the Flower Circles die by Waffle Flower! It’s so adorable!

  36. Margaret says:

    I like the stiched rectangle dies from lawn fawn they would make crafting so much easier!

  37. Vivian says:

    That is like asking me to pick my favorite child. I love them all.

  38. Tanya McAlexander says:

    Sadly I don’t own a die cutting machine but I want one very badly….if I had to choose a favorite die on looks maybe stiched rectangles??? but I am honestly not sure cause I havent been able to die cut yet.

  39. Barbie D. says:

    I have a large collection of dies from a lot of companies so it’s hard to pick a favorite. I just ordered one of the MFT Blueprints 3 and I’m looking forward to its arrival.

  40. Just think Ellen Hutson’s Zipper Panel die is so clever and enjoyed watching the vids you, Julie Ebersole and others did using it. Thanks for the generous giveaways.

  41. cherrie says:

    my favourite dies is the stitched rectangle stackables from lawn fawn. those stitched just makes the card look complete:)

  42. Barb Tarbell says:

    I just love Word Dies. I would love some of the stitched dies also.

  43. JoLynn says:

    Word dies are my favorite of all. I love the script ones. They are quite versatile.

  44. SentSue says:

    I love die cutting. Thank you for sharing your favorites.

  45. BunnyD says:

    I love font dies. The new word dies are great. But you obviously can’t find word dies for all the titles you might want. The Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers dies are gorgeous also.

  46. Janet says:

    The simple frames and stitched frames are my favorite.

  47. Renee says:

    I love all of the stitched frames dies!

  48. Cecilia Gjersvold says:

    I dont have a die cutting machine. Thinking of buying one, but it is not a prio. Any word die looks good on a card.

  49. The Lawn Fawn goodie bag is my favorite for sure!

  50. Karen D says:

    my favorite dies are sizzix but I’m starting to get hooked on other brands like Mama Elephant and Lawn Fawn

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